Published on December 9, 2016

Rooibos is one local ingredient we can never stop being thankful for, not only for its taste, but also for its diversity. Use it to cool down this weekend by making our tipsy rooibos iced tea.

Published on December 4, 2016

Every family cooks up something different on Christmas day, so we thought we’d share some of our own with you this festive season. Our editor, Heather, got this recipe from her grandmother, and she fondly remembers her gran bringing it along to Christmas lunch every year as a child.

Published on December 2, 2016

We absolutely love chilli poppers here at MK, and they are just as good baked in the oven without any added oiliness. Stuffed with cream cheese and cheddar and then dipped into a coriander mayo... We know, we don’t have to say any more.

Published on December 2, 2016

We know it’s summer, but we also know how much we (and our fellow South Africans) love a good traditional curry. So we put together these spicy sarmies and freshened them up with lime and fresh coriander.

Published on December 1, 2016

Treat your friend to a new experience this festive season with an olive oil tasting.

Published on December 1, 2016

Let’s face it; avocados are the best thing ever. And nothing pays homage to the kingly avo more than a beautiful bowl of home-made guacamole. Tasty, spicy, and oh-so easy to prepare, we can’t resist adding this to almost everything, especially in summer.

Published on November 29, 2016

Panza-what? A panzanella is a refreshing Tuscan-style salad characterised by the addition of bread soaked in dressing. Although this salad only takes a little while to whip together, you need to remember to set aside some time for the bread to soak up all that yummy flavour.

Published on November 27, 2016

A traditional tomato soup that you will want in your repetoire to serve hot in winter and chilled in summer.

Published on November 27, 2016

We are back with another Sunday lunch treat for you to fall in love with. There are still plenty of spring oranges on the local supermarket shelves, so be sure to grab some this weekend to add to this delicious one-pot dish.

Published on November 26, 2016

As a special gift to you, LUST’s patron chef (and baker extraordinaire), Jean-Pierre Smith is sharing his signature traditional fruitcake recipe! Make it once, and we promise it will make an annual appearance on your Christmas table. Your family and friends will love this brandy-loaded cake filled with both classic and luxurious ingredients.